Military Industrial Complex

Question 1

What does MIC stand for?

Answer 1

Military Industrial Complex

MIC refers to the nation’s military establishment and the production of armaments.

Question 2

What did Eisenhower warn about in his farewell address?

Answer 2

The increasing power of the Military Industrial Complex

Eisenhower cautioned against the potential dangers of a powerful MIC.

Question 3

What shift occurred in armament manufacturing after the war?

Answer 3

Private companies continued manufacturing armaments instead of consumer products
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This transition marked a significant change in how armaments were produced.

Question 4

Why was the Military Industrial Complex considered necessary?

Answer 4

To deter the Soviet Union from aggression towards the U.S.

The MIC was viewed as a critical component of national defense.

Question 5

What alternative term is suggested to describe the Military Industrial Complex?

Answer 5

Military Industrial Congressional Complex

Some believe Eisenhower used this term to critique Congress’s role in military industry.

Question 6

How is the Military Industrial Complex viewed in relation to federal power?

Answer 6

As part of the broader expansion of federal power

This perspective highlights the increasing influence of the federal government in military affairs.